Contract Management Manager / Active Secret / Lvl 5 / Orlando, FL
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Job Responsibilities
Description:
You will be the Contract Management Manager for the Special Programs team. Our team is responsible for delivering high‑impact contracts that enable revolutionary defense systems and safeguard lives worldwide.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Contract Management Manager you will be responsible for leading the contracts management function across the full contract lifecycle—capture, proposal, award, and administration—while supervising a skilled team of contract professionals.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Directing subordinate staff in recruitment, training, performance assessment, and career development.
- Managing end‑to‑end contracts activities, from capture and negotiations to post‑award administration and compliance.
- Coordinating with program management, finance, legal, sub‑contracts, engineering, HR, and compliance to resolve contractual issues and align with business goals.
- Representing Lockheed Martin with customers and buying representatives, building strong relationships, and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
- Leading internal and external audits, maintaining accurate contract data, and generating reports for corporate and business‑area leadership.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader with deep contract expertise and a passion for mission‑critical programs. This role offers the opportunity to shape strategic initiatives, work on highly classified special programs, and influence cutting‑edge technologies—all within a culture that values curiosity, bold ideas, and authentic contribution.
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position requires the selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
Basic Qualifications:
- This position requires applicants to have an active Final Secret security clearance with a background investigation performed within the last five years.
- Candidate must be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance upon employment.
- This position also requires an enhanced security review in accordance with Government contract requirements and it is a condition of employment that individuals hired into positions requiring program clearance obtain and maintain such clearance within sufficient time to allow Lockheed Martin to meet its business needs.
- Experience working on Classified Programs.
- Contract life cycle experience including generating and submitting proposals, negotiating with customers or suppliers, contract administration, and closeout.
- Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS).
- Experience with multiple contract types and proposals, such as FFP, FPIF, CPIF, CPAF, CPFF & T&M.
- Experience identifying contractual risks and understanding the financial implications.
- Experience multi-tasking and working several assignments concurrently.
Desired Skills:
- Active TS Clearance.
- An experienced leader.
- Experienced working in classified program environments.
- Strong familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARs).
- Experience working independently and in a team situation.
- The ability to exercise initiative, participate in strategy development, and work in an independent manner.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Experience with Research & Development (R&D) programs.
- Experience working with CRADAs, OTAs, and other non-traditional contract and agreement types.
- Experience providing strategic and sound business advice to senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and strategically with functional and program counterparts to drive business results.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Contracts
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
Quote
“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.